ARM-10 User Manual
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1. monoFab Player AM closes down CHD e Ifyou have not saved the changes to the file you are currently editing a window prompting you to save the changes appears e Itis also possible to exit monoFab Player AM by clicking the Close button X in the title bar 3 Press the d Power button of the ARM 10 ARM 10 turns off The Power button turns off 11 Output Printing Operation Flow 4 Post print processing p 32 e Wash the job p 32 Operation Flow Create 3D Data and Convert it to STL Format p 13 p Finish the job p 34 Import STL data using monoFab Player AM p 14 Import STL Data p 14 Correct Errors in STL Data p 15 Position Objects p 16 Print Multiple Objects Simultaneously p 17 Attach Supports to Objects p 18 Adjust the Finish of the Job p 19 Prepare for Printing p 20 Install the liquid material vat in the ARM 10 p 21 Adjust the initial printing height Z0 p 24 Add resin to the liquid material vat p 26 Output data and start printing p 27 A 12 Output Printing Create 3D Data and Convert it to STL Format Using a commercially available 3D CAD software or a similar program create 3D data for printing 1 Create or prepare 3D data 2 Save the 3D data in STL format MEMO e For informatio2. Output Printing MEMO e Ifthe preview is displayed in an undesired shape an object error may have occurred Try correcting the object using the Healing function on the Layout tab Example of normal preview Example of preview where object has problems Shapes that are not in the actual data are displayed e The quality and precision of printing may vary depending on the condition of the resin the influence of the liquid material vat and the surrounding environment Therefore the shape displayed in the print preview is not necessarily the exact shape that will be printed Check cross section Clicking the Cross Section View button on the toolbar displays a cross section of the object Drag the edge of the box ee l 3 E i a displayed in the cross section Clicking and dragging the box displayed in the cross section area up and down l eaup and donn inher in the Z axis direction lets you change the position of the cross section sie l axis direction Cross section view can be used regardless of whether preview display is on or off nahota HIE mie timated print time 06 10 34 28 Output Printing 1 Click the Print button E RG 3F monoFab Player AM Model Name Roland ARM 10 x Perspective Print button Estimated print time 06 10 34 This starts the printing operation Wait a few minutes until printing is complete NOTE Do not open th
3. then click OK Close the Device Manager 9 Detach the USB cable connected to the printer and restart Windows 10 Uninstall the driver according to the procedure in How to Start the Machine p 9 11 Reinstall the driver again following the driver installation procedure For information on the driver installation procedure refer to the Roland DG Start up page http startup rolanddg com 45 Appendix Uninstalling the Driver When uninstalling the driver perform the following operation Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Windows 7 1 Turn off the machine and disconnect the cable connecting the computer and the machine 2 Log on to Windows as an administrator 3 Click Desktop 3 Click the Start menu Go to step 5 4 Point to the lower right corner of the screen to display the charms and click Settings 5 Click Control Panel and then click Uninstall a Program 6 Select the driver of the machine to delete by clicking it and then click Uninstall 7 ifa message prompting you to confirm deletion appears click Yes 8 Ifa User Account Control window appears click Continue 8 Ifa User Account Control window appears click Continue Go to step 10 10 Open Explorer and open the drive and folder containing the driver If you do not have the driver download it from the Roland DG Start up page http startup rolanddg com and select a folder to unzip it into 11
4. Double click SETUP64 EXE 64 bit version or SETUP EXE 32 bit version 1 2 Ifa User Account Control window appears click Continue The Setup program for the driver starts 13 Click Uninstall 14 Select the machine to delete then click Start 46 Appendix Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Windows 7 15 Ifa window prompting you to restart the computer appears 15 Ifa window prompting you to restart the computer appears click Yes click Yes When the computer has restarted the uninstall process is complete 16 After the computer has restarted open the Control Panel again and click View devices and printers 17 If you can see the icon of the machine to delete right click it then click Remove device 47 Appendix When Moving the Machine When moving the machine secure the UV irradiation outlet shutter and tape the front cover down Retainer large 1 Retainer small 2 NOTE Use the original retainers that were supplied when the product was delivered If the original retainers are no longer available use an alternative that is capable of holding the UV irradiation outlet shutter in place If the retainers are not attached or the cover is not taped down the machine may be damaged 1 Place the large retainer on top of the UV irradiation outlet shutter 2 Place the two small retainers on either side of the large retainer and Fix the shutter in place so that it does not open
5. may be hazardous to the health A When handling resin wear rubber gloves and protective eyewear CAUTION Do not allow resin to come into contact with the skin or eyes A Always close the lid securely when storing a photo curable resin container CAUTION Failure to do so may result in resin leakage Check that the liquid material vat is not dirty Before starting printing check that there is no dirt or foreign matter in the liquid material vat such as fragments remaining from the last printing operation If there is dirt or foreign matter wash the liquid material vat For details refer to Wash the liquid material vat p 39 20 Output Printing Install the Liquid material vat p 8 that is filled with job material resin in the Liquid material vat holder p 8 1 Open the front cover 2 Loosen the liquid material vat retaining screws Push in the liquid material vat until its edge gently touches the shutter lever 21 Output Printing 4 Tighten the liquid material vat retaining screws a oS When doing so check that the liquid material vat stopper is resting on the edge of the liquid material vat CH In the next procedure step 5 the liquid material vat retaining screws are only loosened by a fixed amount For this reason the liquid material vat retaining screws are tightened securely at this stage 5 Loosen the liquid material vat retaining screws one tu
6. time is exceeded a message is displayed in monoFab Player AM In this event it is recommended that the projector be replaced as soon as possible Contact Roland DG Corp or the authorized Roland DG Corp dealer from whom you purchased the machine 42 i Appendix What to Do If The machine doesn t work Points to check Refer to Is the machine turned on Turn on the machine p 9 Roland DG Start up page Has the connector cable come loose Connect the cable http startup rolanddg com The computer was unable to obtain the disk space required to output Does the computer have enough disk data Symptom The machine does not output print data can t print Symptom The job drops into the liquid material vat space Increase the amount of free disk space by deleting unnecessary files etc Pointstocheck Action Refer to Reduce the size of the object monoFab Player AM Help Does the weight of the job exceed the maximum printable resin volume Make the object lighter by reducing the thickness of areas where resin is thick Is the area of the object in contact with the Increase the area shape of the object in contact with the platform platform too small Increase the number of supports monoFab Player AM Help Has the initial printing height of the ue 24 fining platrormibeenadiusted Appropriately adjust the initial printing height p Change the shape of the object so that the center of g
7. Insert the large retainer into gently fix the edge of each small retainer in place with the liquid the center of the recess in the irradiation outlet material vat stopper If you a deren the Pea retainers use an alternative taking care to Loosen the liquid material vat retaining screws so that the edge of each small ensure that the shutter does not open retainer is just held in place Retainer large Retainer small o 1m 48 Appendix 3 Tape the retainers in place 49 Appendix Main Specifications Specification Table ARM 10 Build technology Layer projection system Build size 130 W x 70 D x 70 H mm 5 1 W x 2 7 D x 2 7 H inches Job volume of resin is up to 300 g 0 7 Ibs Build speed 10 mm h Layer pitch 0 15 mm Light source UV LED ultraviolet light emitting diode XY resolution 0 2 mm Z axis resolution 0 01 mm DC 24V 0 6 A Power Dedicated AC adapter AC 100 V to 240 V 10 50 60 Hz Power consumption 15 W Acoustic noise 55 dB A or less level During standby 49 dB A or less Dimensions 430 W x 365 D x 450 H mm 17 0 W x 14 4 D x 17 8 H inches Weight 17 kg 37 5 Ibs Interface USB Installation Temperature of 20 to 30 C 68 to 86 F 35 to 80 relative humidity no condensation environment Temperature of 5 to 40 C 41 to 95 F 20 to 80 relative humidity no condensation AC adapter Power cord USB cable Liquid material vat Printing and
8. Roland monofFab ARM 10 User s Manual i Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing this product e To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product s performance please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a Safe location e Unauthorized copying or transferral in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited e The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice e The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us e Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product e Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to any article made using this product Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders http www rolanddg com Copyright 2014 Roland DG Corporation Roland DG Corp has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group I Contents INTrOGUCTION 0 eee ccc cece cece cece eee eetenenceeeeeueeces 2 Contents 64464 2046 oe ce ne ee 62s ee eee ve oben easgeseetea sc 3 Features of this Machine ccc cc ec ccc cece ce ceceees 4 Importan
9. b Bottles and objects with similar shapes are particularly prone to surplus resin remaining in the bottom of the cylinder If there is surplus resin remaining remove it carefully with a brush or similar tool or wash it out using an PMEMO ultrasonic cleaner p 33 Use ethanol with a concentration of at least 70 2 Put ethanol in the washing container Add ethanol until the removed job is entirely submerged 32 MEMO An ultrasonic cleaner commercially available can also be used for washing Beaker Commercially available Ethanol Commercially available Ultrasonic cleaner Commercially available 1 Put the removed job in a beaker 2 Put ethanol in the beaker Lower the removed job into the ethanol until it is entirely submerged 3 Put water into the ultrasonic cleaner container and partially submerge the beaker in it 4 Wash in the ultrasonic cleaner 1 to 2 minutes MEMO 7 e For information on how to use the ultrasonic cleaner refer to the instruction manual included that it came with e Use an ultrasonic cleaner that produces a frequency of 40 to 45 kHz e Ifthe ethanol in the beaker changes color replace it and wash the job again J Stop the ultrasonic cleaner and remove the job 6 Wipe the ethanol off the job 33 Output Printing Output Printing Finish the job As the resin will not have cured sufficiently immediately after printing light is applied to compl
10. e bottom of the liquid material vat dirty Set the non cloudy part of the bottom of the liquid material vat toward or cloudy the back of the machine p 39 p 41 p 42 Alternately replace the liquid material vat with a new one Is there enough resin in the liquid material The machine cannot print if there is no resin in the printing part of the 0 26 The job is chipped it is vat liquid material vat Check that there is enough resin left for printing not a complete shape It is necessary to position the machine on an angle so that the remaining resin collects in the printing part the back of the liquid material vat even as the amount of resin decreases during printing For information on how to set up the machine and check the angle refer to the Setup Guide Is the object contained within the work Areas of data that extend outside the work area will not be printed ae p 17 area Check that the data is contained within the work area Are you using a secondary monitor with the Using multiple monitors can sometimes affect printing Mere ino eae computer Do not connect a secondary monitor to the computer the data in the preview Using multiple programs and switching between programs tasks can display but job is p printed in an undesire sometimes affect printing shape Is there a problem with the angle of the Roland DG Start up page machine http startup rolanddg com d Did you use a
11. e front cover during printing Doing so may result in reduced print quality MEMO The estimated finish time is displayed at the bottom right of the screen Estimated print time 06 10 34 nated print time 06 10 34 29 Output Printing 1 Whena message saying Printing has finished appears click OK The printing platform moves to the highest position 2 When the printing platform has stopped moving open the front cover 3 Loosen the printing platform retaining screw 30 Output Printing 5 Set the printing platform in the work tray and remove the job Metallic spatula Printing platform 31 Output Printing Post print processing AN When handling resin and ethanol wear rubber gloves and protective eyewear CAUTION Do not allow resin or ethanol to come into contact with the skin or eyes Wash the job Wash the removed job NOTE Be careful of fire when using ethanol 3 Wash the job by gently swishing it around in the ethanol using the tweezers CED Ethanol Commercially available Tweezers er Supplied If the ethanol changes color replace it and the container and wash the job again by gently swishing it around in the ethanol 4 Remove the job F Wipe the ethanol off the job Washing container Supplied 1 Put the removed job in the washing container MEMO Surplus resin may remain depending on the shape of the jo
12. e to correct all errors If it cannot correct an error correct it using your 3D CAD software and then try importing the data again 15 Position Objects It is possible to alter the position of move or rotate an object and change its size WT Move Rotate Axis Angle Reference point Intermediate plane Bottom plane Y Move gt Rotate P Adjust Size Y Rotate Orientation and angle Adjust Size say RG 3F monoFab Player AM Layout Reference point Intermediate plane Bottom plane oe 30 76 mm Y Adjust Size Width 59 89 Length 61 51 mm Heights 37 94 mm Scale 4 00 wh 1 1 Scale Perspective Model Name Roland ARM 10 X a4 5 0 Rete Ho e e Estimated print time 06 10 34 Output Printing Output Printing Print Multiple Objects Simultaneously Positioning multiple jobs so that they fit in the machine s work area lets you print them simultaneously The maximum printable size work area is 130 W x 70 D x 70 H mm MEMO e The maximum printable resin volume is 300 g e The actual time it takes to complete printing is proportional to the height of the job Z axis direction e If multiple objects are positioned in the work area supports are generated as though for a single object e Asa result when multiple objects have been positioned in the work area and suppo
13. eaeaeeaeaoeaeeaeeaeeae e7e e7 eaee7 eeeeeeeeaeeeee eee e eee eeeeelecleclCceclCcCecrcCCOecCceclCtCCecClCecCeCCecmUCecCeclUCcCecCcCReUcmUCCeoeeCecmlCOrCeeelecleclCaeclCecCUCecCcecUCcCRCmCRUmUCCROCUCCCOUCUCORCOCCOUCUCBCLCOCUMOUUlU UO 1 Onthe Start screen click Ol 2 Onthe Apps screen click monoFab Player AM monoFab Player AM Basic Operation Windows 8 users eeeeeeseeeoeaeaenae ese eaeseaeeaenaeaeeaeeneaeaeaeeoeneaeaeeeaoeeaeaeseeeoaeaeeaeeeoeeaeeeeaeaeeeaee7eeeeoee7eeeeeeeeee ee ee eeeeeleclecllceclceclCceclcaeclcceclcceclcrcClcclcceclcrclceoeneeeleleclcecleclCaceclClcaceclClcaeclcceclCclCceclCcrecCCcrclUcCCeowCecUlcecmUcCeOCUCcCORUcUCOCUCOCUCRUCUCORUCUCOUUlUO 1 Right click the Start screen 2 Click the All apps icon All apps 3 Under monoFab Player AM click the monoFab Player AM icon monoFab Player AM Windows 7 Windows Vista users g 1 Click the Start button a 2 Click All programs or Programs 3 Under monoFab Player AM click the monoFab Player AM icon monoFab Player AM lt i MonoFab Player AM 10 Basic Operation How to Shut Down the Machine 1 In monoFab Player AM click the File tab 2 Click the Exit button E monoFab Player AM Model Name Roland ARM 10 File Perspective X button P New We Ble oer x B save Save As Import Export amp Preferences Recent File gt Heln 44 5 0 Hse Bos
14. ete the curing process This procedure is known as post cure The post cure procedure can be achieved using sunlight but it is also possible to use a commercially available post cure device Remove the supports after completing the post cure procedure Finishing the job involves removing supports and additionally curing the resin using a commercially available post cure device UV curing device MEMO Use a post cure device with the following specifications Specification Recommended value Light source wavelength 380 to 405 nm Output power 10 mW cm Post cure time 3 to 5 minutes 34 Maintenance warNine warNine warNine warNine Z caution Perform this task with all power switches left switched off Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions below and never touch any area not specified in the instructions The machine may move in an unexpected way resulting in injury or burns Never place a photo curable resin container in fire Resin may flow out catch fire and spread fire to other nearby objects Never use gasoline thinner or such material Doing so may cause fire When handling resin wear rubber gloves Do not allow resin to come into contact with the skin Perform Maintenance after Use After using the machine clean the liquid material vat and the printing platform NOTE e When using ethanol f
15. ge load will be applied to the liquid material vat printing platform and Z axis unit which may result in damage 2 In monoFab Player AM on the Print tab click the ae button on the screen Y Replace Vat Move platform The printing platform descends to the bottom of the liquid material vat 24 Output Printing 3 When the printing platform has stopped moving tighten the ZO adjustment screws while gently holding down the printing platform Tighten the screws while holding down the printing platform as though gently pressing it against the liquid material vat Before fully tightening the screws temporarily tighten opposite corners first to ensure that the screws are tightened evenly This determines the initial printing height ZO adjustment screw Both sides of printing platform 4 locations 4 In monoFab Player AM on the Print tab click the 8 button on the screen Y Replace Vat Move platform CO The printing platform moves to the highest position 25 Output Printing Add resin to the liquid material vat Pour the dedicated resin into the liquid material vat 1 Wear rubber gloves included or commercially available and protective eyewear commercially available MEMO Adjust the height of the ARM 10 s legs before use Adjust the legs so that the resin will collect on the printing platform side the back of the machine when the amount of resin in the liquid material vat gets low Fo
16. he bottom of the liquid material vat turns cloudy white When the liquid material vat gets too cloudy printing becomes impossible the resin stops solidifying and the job sticks to the liquid material vat The part of the printing range that is not cloudy can still be used to print Position the object so as to avoid the cloudy part If the printing range shown in the figure above is completely cloudy it is possible to use the remaining half of the liquid material vat by rotating it 180 4 y White cloudy range New printing range Rotate liquid material vat 41 Maintenance Replace Consumable Parts Replace liquid material vat The liquid material vat must be replaced with a new one in the following situations e Ifthe bottom of the liquid material vat has turned completely cloudy e Ifthe bottom of the liquid material vat silicon material is scratched or cracked e Ifthe job does not attach to the printing platform during printing and remains in the liquid material vat Replace printing platform If the surface of the printing platform is scratched or the job remains in the liquid material vat it is recommended to replace the printing platform with a new one Contact Roland DG Corp or the authorized Roland DG Corp dealer from whom you purchased the machine Replace the projector The light source of the machine s built in projector UV LED is a consumable part When a fixed usage
17. l vat stopper Tat When the liquid material vat stopper is pulled up the liquid material vat pops out toward you slightly 39 Maintenance 3 Remove the liquid material vat 7 n Tag CES D E a Ban Before removing the liquid material vat it is recommended to wash the printing platform Wash printing platform p 36 If the liquid material vat is removed first resin stuck to the printing platform may fall off and dirty the machine Transfer any remaining resin from the liquid material vat to a beaker or similar container let it cure and then dispose of it according to local waste sorting When removing the liquid material vat take care not to spill any remaining resin on the machine criteria 4 Soaka rag in ethanol and wipe any resin from the liquid material vat 5 Scrape off any cured resin that has stuck to the liquid material vat using the included plastic spatula Use the plastic spatula to clean the liquid material vat If the metallic spatula is used to clean the liquid material vat the bottom of the vat silicon material may be NOTE scratched making it impossible to print 6 Dry the liquid material vat completely 7 Install the liquid material vat as before p 21 40 Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Check that the liquid material vat is not cloudy The printing range work area uses the rear side of the liquid material vat After the machine has been used for a while t
18. latform By installing the liquid material vat the UV irradiation outlet shutter on the bottom of the liquid material vat is opened Shutter lever When the shutter opens UV rays are UV irradiation outlet with shutter emitted from the machine 0000 0000 O 98 0 Secures the liquid material vat in place Liquid material vat stopper When the stopper is disengaged the liquid material vat moves toward you The screw that secures the printing Printing platform retaining screw JP J platform When setting the initial printing height Z0 adjustment screw Z0 loosen the ZO adjustment screws p 24 The part on which the job is created Printing platform The job is printed while the printing platform is raised The container to which resin for Liquid material vat modeling is added Screws for securing the liquid material Liquid material vat retaining screws q g vat holder Screws for securing the liquid material Liquid material vat holder vat i Basic Operation How to Start the Machine 1 Close the front cover 2 Press the Power button on the ARM 10 The ARM 10 turns on and initialization starts The Power button will start flashing slowly When the ARM 10 finishes initialization the Power button stops flashing and remains steadily lit 3 Start monoFab Player AM Windows 8 1 users eeeeeoeeoeeogeoeeoeeeoeeaoedeaoedeoedeoeeoeeeeeee eee eeaeeeeeeeeeeeaeaew
19. lessly put your hand or fingers inside the cover or other internal areas of the machine Install i ina suitable location o evar install i ina is ation ooe to ded cunlidht e Install in a location having the specified temperature and relative humidity Installation Temperature of 20 to 30 C 68 to 86 F 35 to 80 relative humidity no condensation Environment Temperature of 5 to 40 C 41 to 95 F 20 to 80 relative humidity no condensation e Install in a quiet stable location offering good operating conditions This machine becomes hot eaii ina Well eed iecadon Don not let children use the machine unsupervised and do not keep i in the reach of infants e To avoid ihe walina sf smal parts and the like do not kee the machine in the rach a afore e Do not let children play with any plastic bag used for packaging Putting a bag over one s head or ingesting it could result in suffocation Important Notes on Handling and Use Photo curable Resin Handling o of photo curable resin eeeeoeeeoeeaeeoaeaeoaeoaeoaeaeeeeoaeaeeaeeeoeeaeaeeaeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeaeeeeeaeaeeeeaeoeeaeaeaeaeeaeeoeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeeaeaeoeaeaeaeeaeeaeeaeaoeaeeaeee1eae1 eeee EE EHE o When handling ae enable resin wear gloves and do not tlet it come into contact with skin e If photo curable resin gets on the skin wash thoroughly with soap e If photo curable resin gets on the machine wipe it off using a rag soaked with ethanol Hand
20. ling of photo curable resin containers e _gaoaoaueesd D eee0eee a a Oeaannheea i AAAA r r r gt a Oeanannenbee a OQneaee D A A aAA AAAAA A aeaanhenaeanhehii A A AA A 0 E E E E e e O O a O eeeeeeoeeseeoeaeaeaeaeoeeaeeeaeeaeeeeeaeaeaeeeeeeeeaeeaeoeeeeaeeeeeeeaeaeeeaeeaeoaeaeeeeaeaeeaeaeeeeaeeaeeaeeeaoeeoeee ee ee O o Never drop or shake forcefully Failure to do so may result in resin leakage Storage SROOSOSSHOSOHOHOSOSHSHOHHOSOHSHSHSHOHOHOHSHSHSHSHOHSHHSHSHSHOHHOHSHSHSHSHHOHOKSHSHSHOHHOHSHSHSHSHOHOHSOHSHSHSHSHHOHSHSHSHSHOHSHSHSKSHSHHHOHSOKSSHHHOOHSHSHSHHOHOHOHSHSHSHSOHOHOHOHSHSOHOHOSOHSSCHSHSHOSOSSCEHEHOOSOSEEEE S e The Saon daie for oo UTER resin is one year fom the date ol mandaue howa on the ohoo curable resin container e Store photo curable resin away from direct sunlight or strong lighting e Store in a well ventilated area between 5 C and 40 C e Always close the lid securely when storing a photo curable resin container Failure to do so may result in resin leakage Disposal a CHOKSKSSOOHSOOHOHOHOHOSHSHSHOHOHSHSHOHSHOSHSHSOHOSHSOSSOSSOOSSSLEE COHOCOCOCOCOOOCOOOOOOOCOCOE S is a i a ue i E E a ee E E E E de Cs sd lt a Tag aa as a E O E aa b A a e eeeeeeeeeesee edge edeoedeoedeoeeoeegeoeedse eeeeoeeoeoeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeee eedeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee eee ee ee ee o Do not return use photo curable resin to the shatd curable resin container e Transfer excess resin after
21. loys photo curable resin referred to simply as resin in this manual a fluid that hardens cures when exposed to light UV rays and a projector with a UV LED light source to print an object based on 3D data Operation Flow p 12 The printing method whereby print data is sliced into layers at regular intervals each of which is exposed irradiated with light by a projector one layer at a time is referred to as the layer exposure method This printing method makes it possible to print multiple jobs simultaneously and to print complex shapes with undercuts Print Multiple Objects Simultaneously p 17 monoFab Player AM is a dedicated program for outputting 3D data in STL format to the ARM 10 monoFab Player AM can be downloaded from the following web page monoFab Player AM Roland DG Start up page http startup rolanddg com I Important Notes on Handling and Use Be sure to observe the following important points Failure to observe them may not only result in loss of performance but may also cause malfunction or breakdown Modeling Machine This r machine isa precision device Se gt eee gt a i e _eaeoeoeo4quoagaeaeaaaganeanaoenaneeee ah A amp B G amp A GAA hii fh o Handie caretuliy and never E ie mainet to aA or excessive sio e Use within the range of specifications e Never attempt to move the Z axis unit by hand with undue force e Never need
22. n on how to use 3D CAD software refer to the instruction manual for the software you are using e The dedicated software monoFab Player AM can import data in STL format e STL format is a 3D data format 13 Import STL data using monoFab Player AM Output Printing This section describes the workflow used to operate the dedicated software monoFab Player AM For information how to use monoFab Player AM refer to monoFab Player AM Help Import STL Data Import STL data into monoFab Player AM Imported data is displayed in the main view as an object E monoFab Player AM Model Name Roland ARM 10 m X STL format data Import a4 s 0 9 Het OR MEMO Data saved in monoFab Player AM format can be imported with the Open button E monoFab Player AM Model Name Roland ARM 10 m X monoFab Player format data M Open 14 Output Printing If there are errors in the imported object they will be displayed in red If data contains errors it cannot be used for printing If you find errors in data imported into monoFab Player AM it can be corrected using the Healing function Errors are shown in red Healing button i r E o a m F 7 2 P eer S FY lt b O T o A Glo O d Q m a o wy 1 eo Wr ar gt i A F m M F J Estimated print time 0 The Healing function is not abl
23. nother program or switch to another program during printing To not use launch other programs at the same time as monoFab Player AM 44 Appendix can t install the driver If a wizard does not appear even though you have connected the USB cable do the following Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Windows 7 1 Connect the machine to the computer with the USB cable and turn on the machine 2 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel Disconnect any USB cables for printers or other such equipment other than this machine 3 From Start click Desktop Point to the lower right corner of the 3 Click the Start menu then right click Computer Click screen to display the charms and click Settings Properties 4 From Control Panel click Hardware and Sound and then Device 4 Click Device Manager If a User Account Control Manager If a User Account Control window appears click window appears click Continue Continue The Device Manager appears The Device Manager appears 5 From the View menu click Show hidden devices 6 In the list find Printers or Other devices then double click it When the model name you are using or Unknown device appears below the item you selected click it to choose it 7 Goto the Action menu and click Uninstall 8 In the Confirm Device Uninstall window select Delete the driver software for this device
24. or maintenance only use it where instructed Failure to do so may result in color changes or deformation e Be careful of fire when using ethanol e Do not leave the machine with resin on the liquid material vat or printing platform Resin will cure and you will no longer be able to use the liquid material vat or printing platform 35 Maintenance 1 Loosen the printing platform retaining screw 3 Soaka rag in ethanol and wipe any resin from the surface of the printing platform 36 Maintenance 4 Scrape off any cured resin that has stuck to the printing platform using the included metallic spatula NOTE Take care not to scratch the surface of the printing platform with the edge of the metallic scraper If the surface is scratched it may not be possible to print MEMO The printing platform is a consumable part After several print jobs resin may work its way into the fine corrugations on the printing platform surface making it impossible to print If this happens it is recommended that the printing platform be replaced Contact Roland DG Corp or the authorized Roland DG Corp dealer from whom you purchased the machine 5 Insert the printing platform retaining screw into the slot 37 Maintenance 6 Tighten the printing platform retaining screw 38 Maintenance 1 Loosen the liquid material vat retaining screws f EB a ET 2 Pull up the liquid materia
25. printing to a transparent container let it cure and then dispose of it according to local waste sorting criteria Do not dispose of resin in sewage systems or rivers Part Names Exterior Number Name Explanation Before starting operation and during operation close the front cover Front cover l S The front cover is orange to make it difficult for UV rays to pass through 2 Power button p 9 Rubber feet x4 with height adjustment screws Used to adjust the angle of the ARM 10 Power cord connector Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings AAWARNING displayed on the AC adapter Doing so may lead to fire electrical shock or electrocution Never use any AC adapter or power cord other than those included with the Z warning machine Doing so may lead to fire electrical shock or electrocution Handle the AC adapter power cord plug and electrical outlet correctly and with ANARE care Never use any article that is damaged Using a damaged article may result in fire or electrical shock USB connector 5 AN For the USB cable use the included cable CAUTION l l The computer may not be able to communicate with the computer correctly Inside the Front Cover Part Names Number Explanation The device that moves the printing Z axis unit inside red box platform Used to install and remove the printing Printing platform handle p
26. r details refer to the Roland DG Start up page http startup rolanddg com 2 Open the lid of the resin bottle and pour resin into the liquid material vat Do not fill with resin beyond the FULL line of the rear side FULL e The amount of resin required for printing can be shown in monoFab Player AM e Resin volume of 100 ml is equivalent to approximately 110 g when using a commercially available measuring cup 3 Close the lid of the resin bottle securely NOTE If the lid of the resin bottle is not closed securely the remaining resin may deteriorate or cure making it impossible to use 26 Output Printing Output data and start printing A Never move the Z axis unit including the printing platform with your hands CAUTION Doing so may cause a breakdown A When handling resin wear rubber gloves and protective eyewear CAUTION Do not allow resin to come into contact with the skin or eyes Check print data Preview Slice positioned objects in the height direction Z axis direction D RG 3F monoFab Player AM Model Name Roland ARM 10 X Print Perspective Resin Name PRH3S ST Estimated job volume 31 80 g jaj Clicking the Display Preview button displays the object in slices Display Preview button aa hota HES Ho e Estimated print time 06 10 34 Check that the printing results displayed are as you intended 27
27. ravity is in the Is the object s center of gravity heavily center of the job skewed Increase the number of supports monoFab Player AM Help I W Appendix Symptom Pointstocheck Action Refer to If the liquid material vat is dirty wash it Is the bottom of the liquid material vat dirty Set the non cloudy part of the bottom of the liquid material vat toward ae OF cloudy the back of the machine p 39 p 41 p 42 The job does not solidify Alternately replace the liquid material vat with a new one Has the projector reached the end of its s cee It is recommended that you replace the projector p 42 service life If the liquid material vat is dirty wash it Is the bottom of the liquid material vat dirty Set the non cloudy part of the bottom of the liquid material vat toward The job does not attach cloudy the back of the machine to the printing platform Alternately replace the liquid material vat with a new one it remains in the liquid the surface of the printing platform dirty If the printing platform is dirty wash it material vat j i ee inti Pee Pete Is it scratched or deformed If it is scratched or deformed replace it with a new printing platform Has the initial printing height of the or bas A e e srinenaclatornbecnadusted ppropriately adjust the initial printing height p 24 If the liquid material vat is dirty wash it p 39 p 41 p 42 Is th
28. rn n y e e 22 6 Push in the liquid material vat Pressing the liquid material vat lowers the shutter lever When pushing in the liquid material vat take care not to get fingers caught between the liquid material vat holder and the liquid material vat 7 Secure the liquid material vat by tightening the liquid material vat retaining screws eo J 23 Output Printing Output Printing Check that there is no dirt on the printing platform Before starting printing check that there is no dirt or foreign matter on the printing platform such as fragments remaining from the last printing operation If there is dirt or foreign matter wash the printing platform For details refer to Wash printing platform p 36 Adjust the initial printing height Z0 When setting the liquid material vat for the first time or when replacing the liquid material vat it is necessary to adjust the height at which the job starts to be made in the liquid material vat 1 Using the included hexagonal wrench loosen the ZO adjustment screws 4 locations Loosen each screw so that around 2 mm of the shaft is visible and check that it is possible to move the printing platform up and down by hand ZO adjustment screw Both sides of printing platform 4 locations NOTE Always loosen the ZO adjustment screws If you proceed to step 2 without loosening the ZO retaining screws a lar
29. rts have been generated all the supports will be deleted if any one of the objects is deleted Perspective P The actual work area is inverted as shown in the figure below Printing platform plane Work area SIA F Improving production efficiency With the layer exposure method printing time is largely unaffected by the number of jobs printed at the same time so it is possible to improve production efficiency 17 Output Printing Supports are reinforcing members added to data that support the job They can prevent the job from falling into the liquid material vat or deforming due to the effects of gravity monoFab Player AM can automatically add supports to objects Model Name Roland ARM 10 m X RD RG 3F monoFab Player AM Perspective _ Generate Supports button Supports are attached to the object Estimated print time 06 10 34 MEMO Supports are required when making objects like those described below Objects where the job does not touch the printing platform i e where the bottom plane of the object does not touch the plane Z 0 Objects where the center of gravity is heavily skewed If the object does not touch the printing platform it must be moved so that it does touch the printing platform or supports must be added Objects where the size of the job is large relative to the area touching the printing platform 18 Output Prin
30. t Notes on Handling and Use 0 cece ees 5 Modeling Machine c cece ccc e cece eeeeees 5 Photo curable Resin cc cc eee e ce cece ec eceeeaes 6 Part NAMES ec cee ccc cece eee e nce eeeeeeeeeeeas 7 Basic Operation 444 oars sanees o66 4 ene oma ew heey seaweed omae esac 9 How to Start the Machine cece cece ce eeaee 9 How to Shut Down the Machine 08 11 OUtPUTIPNUDO 2 cece od 2a o see eps te ane nieee e sere ed eteearte 12 Operation OW cs n2ccadsoneaderacecesceegsanese tes eaus 12 Create 3D Data and Convert it to STL Format 13 Import STL data using monoFab Player AM 14 Prepare for Printing ccc cece cece cece eee eeeeee 20 Output data and start printing cece eee ee 27 Post print processing cece c cece eee cet e eee nnes 32 Maintenance cc ccc cc ce ccc cece cee cece eeeeeeeeees 35 Perform Maintenance after Use cc eee eee 35 Periodic Maintenance c cece ccc ceccececeees 41 Replace Consumable Parts 0 cece cece ee eee 42 1 10 0 lt 1 816 a he cr ea R E eee a eee 43 Wihhdt 10 DOl occansceaanwe see tinin EEEE E 43 When Moving the Machine 00eeeeeeees 48 Main SPCCINGCATIONS cs 6 0 4 02404 eaveesncwadeesewata rie es 50 Features of this Machine The monoFab ARM 10 is a 3D printer that uses layered projection technology It emp
31. ting In most cases it will not be necessary to change these settings in order to print sj RG 3F monoFab Player AM Model Name Roland ARM 10 m X Perspective Advanced Print Conditions button Estimated print time 06 10 34 MEMO By setting the distance and speed at which the Printing platform p 8 moves and the time it is irradiated with UV rays it is possible to adjust the finish of the job 19 Output Printing Prepare for Printing Perform this task with all power switches left switched off warning Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions below and never touch any area not specified in the instructions Z warwine The machine may move in an unexpected way resulting in injury or burns Do not store photo curable resin in any of the following locations e Any location exposed to open flame A Any location where high temperature may occur WARNING e Near bleach or any other such oxidizing agent or explosive material e Any location within the reach of children Doing so may result in fire Accidental ingestion by children may pose a health hazard Never place a photo curable resin container in fire A warnine Resin may flow out catch fire and spread fire to other nearby objects Never drink or sniff photo curable resin or allow it to come in contact with the eyes or skin warning Doing so
32. washing tools Metallic spatula Plastic spatula Tweezers Washing Accessories i container x 2 Hexagonal wrench Spanner Rubber gloves Work tray etc Start up page information card Read this first Booklet Supplies sold separately Resin 350 g bottle Liquid material vat 50 Appendix Dimensional Drawing SCL Unit mm 51 Appendix Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels Serial Number This number is required when you seek maintenance servicing or support Never remove the label Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage frequency and amperage given here 52 Roland DOC 1213 R1 140829
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